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SPP Network Programs

The table below provides a brief overview and highlights of SPP-type programs outside Washington. The table does not include several well-established corrections programs that developed independent of SPP, and are regarded as valuable allies in bringing nature and environmental education programs into corrections facilities.

In Ohio, a state-of-the-art aquaponics facility raises trout as animal feed for a partner zoo.

highlights of SPP-type programs outside Washington

Organization Sustainability/environmental programs or interest Location
SPP-Oregon: Oregon Department of Corrections, Institute for Applied Ecology, and others Programs in all adult and youth facilities; well established conservation, gardening, and reclaimed materials programs Oregon, USA
Sustainable Jails Project, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Well established sustainable operations; nature imagery enhancements Oregon, USA
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Well established sustainability programs in all facilities; Roots of Success (environmental curriculum) established in most; partnerships with zoos and wildlife shelters to grow animal feed and care for hurt animals Ohio, USA
Maryland Green Prisons Initiative: Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Food and flower gardens in multiple facilities; several pet programs; honeybee programs Maryland, USA
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office Farm, recycling, and bee classes; 50-100 acres cultivated California, USA
The Sustainability Project, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Landscape program in both jails; classroom and practicum; well established sustainable operations and resource savings; lawn conversion California, USA
The Sustainability Project, Initiative to bring Science Programs to the Incarcerated (INSPIRE), University of Utah Monthly lecture series at prison, jails, and youth facilities; conservation programs; nature imagery program development Utah, USA
SPP-Tasmania Sustainable operations and education programs Tasmania, Australia
Ministry of Justice Estates Cluster Plans and programs protecting the property’s native flora and fauna England & Wales
Interstate Initiatives Sustainability/environmental programs or interest States
Sagebrush in Prisons Project, Institute for Applied Ecology Conservation nurseries in 6 western states; thriving program in 2017; funding in question for 2018 Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Nevada, Utah, and Montana
Nature Imagery in Prisons Project, Therapeutic nature imagery (usually video) in maximum security and other corrections residences, and/or in classrooms and staff rooms Alaska, Nebraska, Florida, Oregon, Wisconsin, Utah, and Washington
Astrobiology for the Incarcerated, NASA, SPP-WA, INSPIRE, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Astrobiology lectures and workshops, Utah, Washington, and Ohio Astrobiology lectures and workshops Utah, Washington and Ohio
Institute for Human Animal Connection, University of Denver Studying impacts of pet programs in prisons Colorado and Washington
Significant/recent program development Sustainability/environmental programs or interest Location
Travis County Corrections Developing new programs Texas, USA
Sheriff’s Office, Alachua County Developing new programs Florida, USA
Bureau of Land Management, Institute for Applied Ecology Developing new programs New Mexico, USA
Department of Geology Southern Illinois University Carbondale Developing similar programs Illinois, USA
Secure Custody Instructor, North Fraser Pretrial Centre Worm composting, following WA Corrections, MCC model British Columbia, Canada
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Developing an arboriculture program Pennsylvania, USA
Freelance journalist & author, consultant at Shimane Asahi Rehabilitation Program Ctr Interested in SPP programs in their area Interested in SPP programs in their area; developing similar programs; enhancing existing programs Shimane, Japan
Facility Management Services, CO DOC 6 statewide reduction goals; want to initiate SPP model programs Colorado, USA